Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Kassadinvs Ambessa

CAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kassadin wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ambessa based on 5 games. Ambessa wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup.

Kassadin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kassadin performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Ambessa - 60.0% win rateAmbessa(60.0%)
Kassadin - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
60.0% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Kassadin matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ambessa
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Ambessa Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.7
CS / min
7.0
733
DMG / min
912
11,454
Gold / game
12,370
269
Heal / min
242
1,084
DMG Mitigated / min
1,325
0.2
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kassadin vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ambessa's 40.0%, giving Kassadin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ambessa controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ambessa needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ambessa leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin players can confidently pick into Ambessa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ambessa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kassadin vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Ambessa is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Ambessa holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.7Kassadin
7.0Ambessa
Ambessa significantly out-farms Kassadin by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ambessa a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kassadin players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
733Kassadin
912Ambessa
Ambessa heavily out-damages Kassadin by 178 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ambessa's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,454Kassadin
12,370Ambessa
Ambessa generates a commanding 916 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kassadin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.4Ambessa
Both Kassadin and Ambessa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,353Kassadin
1,566Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 213 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kassadin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kassadin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Ambessa

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Ambessa are Rod of Ages, Malignance and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ambessa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin0.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa100.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin100.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa0.0%

Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Ambessa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ambessa must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kassadin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kassadin survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Ambessa

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs AmbessaInspiration
First Strike - best Kassadin rune vs AmbessaCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs AmbessaTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs AmbessaCosmic Insight - best Kassadin rune vs Ambessa
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs AmbessaDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs AmbessaUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Kassadin to press their advantage against Ambessa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Kassadin's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kassadin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.78%496.381911,74930.0%44.8%
53.33%456.779811,91326.3%73.1%
64.10%396.684812,89861.9%66.7%
51.43%356.689413,40052.6%50.0%
47.06%346.982612,67233.3%57.9%
58.82%346.385711,71247.1%70.6%
51.52%336.51,03212,84143.8%58.8%
50.00%326.682411,88935.3%66.7%
53.85%266.381912,90833.3%64.7%
45.83%246.91,00913,40760.0%35.7%
50.00%226.079313,93150.0%50.0%
54.55%226.377511,56255.6%53.9%
66.67%216.51,24413,49354.5%80.0%
66.67%216.594212,45177.8%58.3%
75.00%206.682612,42077.8%72.7%
47.37%196.073311,90625.0%63.6%
26.32%196.881812,24550.0%9.1%
57.89%196.281512,11850.0%63.6%
50.00%186.41,02611,85840.0%62.5%
47.06%176.780211,31858.3%20.0%
18.75%166.558510,46620.0%16.7%
37.50%166.182912,1500.0%60.0%
53.33%156.290113,38533.3%66.7%
60.00%156.071011,70971.4%50.0%
57.14%146.71,11914,72940.0%66.7%
50.00%146.01,03213,70866.7%45.5%
50.00%146.669010,32836.4%100.0%
42.86%146.787613,33050.0%37.5%
69.23%136.993113,33150.0%100.0%
61.54%136.671313,16680.0%50.0%
33.33%126.091810,77833.3%33.3%
50.00%126.071412,29033.3%55.6%
54.55%116.880611,58850.0%60.0%
36.36%116.176911,54928.6%50.0%
30.00%106.769811,9190.0%75.0%
60.00%106.51,10814,41960.0%60.0%
66.67%96.595114,33175.0%60.0%
55.56%95.873412,958100.0%42.9%
50.00%86.085411,65050.0%50.0%
37.50%86.775912,11150.0%25.0%
50.00%86.472112,09725.0%75.0%
62.50%86.487213,28880.0%33.3%
75.00%86.58159,59360.0%100.0%
42.86%76.39329,63250.0%33.3%
33.33%67.391610,51640.0%0.0%
66.67%65.570111,05366.7%66.7%
66.67%67.074611,91466.7%66.7%
80.00%54.770413,189100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.574210,75150.0%66.7%
0.00%56.562811,9440.0%0.0%
20.00%56.48729,1310.0%50.0%
60.00%55.773311,4540.0%100.0%

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Kassadin vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ambessa's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kassadin do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Kassadin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ambessa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Ambessa?

The best Kassadin build against Ambessa includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Frozen Heart with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kassadin runes against Ambessa?

The best Kassadin runes against Ambessa use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kassadin vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kassadin counter Ambessa?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 60.0% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Ambessa?

When playing Kassadin against Ambessa, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ambessa. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.